While Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos typically prerecord most end-of-the-week episodes to take extended weekend breaks, things were different this time. Kelly shared on her Instagram account that she and Mark took a work trip to their beloved Italy, where Mark shared a lovely selfie. Mark Consuelos shared a photo of himself and Kelly Ripa. Kelly Ripa shared a photo from her goodbye in Italy on social media. Kelly and Mark will return to their seats to host everyone’s favorite morning talk show, LIVE with Kelly and Mark, on April 29, 2025.